WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:01.860 Hey, everyone. Welcome to the show. I don't know 00:00:01.860 --> 00:00:04.179 about you, but have you ever just felt like, 00:00:04.200 --> 00:00:08.300 hmm, there's got to be more. More to life. Yeah, 00:00:08.320 --> 00:00:10.119 more to life than what I'm currently doing right 00:00:10.119 --> 00:00:12.419 now. You get that feeling like you're capable 00:00:12.419 --> 00:00:16.399 of something more. Yeah, yeah. And it doesn't 00:00:16.399 --> 00:00:19.100 matter if you're like 20 years old or if you're, 00:00:19.100 --> 00:00:22.179 you know, 60 years old. Any age, right? Any age. 00:00:22.320 --> 00:00:24.760 Yeah. There's always that potential for something 00:00:24.760 --> 00:00:27.199 else. You hit a certain point and think, is this 00:00:27.199 --> 00:00:29.719 it? Is there something else I should be doing? 00:00:29.839 --> 00:00:32.119 Totally. And that's exactly what we're diving 00:00:32.119 --> 00:00:34.820 deep into today. It's all about planning, adapting, 00:00:35.060 --> 00:00:37.520 and succeeding. At any stage of life. Doesn't 00:00:37.520 --> 00:00:39.759 matter where you're at right now. Exactly. So 00:00:39.759 --> 00:00:41.840 to help us with this little deep dive, we have 00:00:41.840 --> 00:00:44.899 an incredible book. Mae Musk's A Woman Makes 00:00:44.899 --> 00:00:48.439 a Plan. Advice for a lifetime of adventure, beauty, 00:00:48.659 --> 00:00:52.039 and success. Okay, now I'm going to throw this 00:00:52.039 --> 00:00:53.979 out there for anyone who's like considering a 00:00:53.979 --> 00:00:56.179 career shift or maybe a whole new direction. 00:00:56.359 --> 00:00:58.939 It may change. Yeah, this book is a really interesting 00:00:58.939 --> 00:01:01.159 blend. What kind of blend? It's part memoir. 00:01:01.420 --> 00:01:03.560 So Mamie shares like her own personal story. 00:01:03.780 --> 00:01:06.579 Okay, so we get some history. Yeah, but it's 00:01:06.579 --> 00:01:10.659 also part like life advice. Practical stuff. 00:01:10.900 --> 00:01:13.069 Practical stuff. I like it. that you can actually 00:01:13.069 --> 00:01:15.870 use. That's the best part. I know, right? When 00:01:15.870 --> 00:01:18.810 it's not just theory, but you can actually apply 00:01:18.810 --> 00:01:21.269 it. It's not just some fluffy self -help book. 00:01:21.469 --> 00:01:23.390 Right. You see how these principles actually 00:01:23.390 --> 00:01:25.730 work in a real person's life? Right, like seeing 00:01:25.730 --> 00:01:28.650 it in action. Yeah. It's not just like some theoretical 00:01:28.650 --> 00:01:31.450 idea. Makes it so much more believable and relatable. 00:01:31.950 --> 00:01:34.819 Exactly. So she takes us through like... Her 00:01:34.819 --> 00:01:37.299 experience is a young model. Okay. Starting early? 00:01:37.500 --> 00:01:39.859 Yeah. Then she's a single mother building a nutrition 00:01:39.859 --> 00:01:42.680 business. Wow. That's a lot to juggle. I know, 00:01:42.719 --> 00:01:44.859 right? Single mom and trying to build a business. 00:01:44.959 --> 00:01:47.359 And then on top of that, she has this incredible 00:01:47.359 --> 00:01:52.000 resurgence in her modeling career, but like way 00:01:52.000 --> 00:01:54.319 later in life. What? That's amazing. So she had 00:01:54.319 --> 00:01:56.239 a whole career, came back to modeling. I know. 00:01:56.739 --> 00:01:58.840 That's pretty cool. It is, right? So if you're 00:01:58.840 --> 00:02:01.590 someone who's maybe... you know, facing some 00:02:01.590 --> 00:02:04.349 unexpected turns in your own life. Like the curveball. 00:02:04.469 --> 00:02:06.549 Yeah. Her story, I think, is just like a powerful 00:02:06.549 --> 00:02:09.590 example of resilience. Bouncing back. Yeah. Getting 00:02:09.590 --> 00:02:11.530 knocked down. Yeah. And that ability to like 00:02:11.530 --> 00:02:14.370 reinvent yourself. Or create yourself. At any 00:02:14.370 --> 00:02:16.530 point. Wow. So it's never too late. It's never 00:02:16.530 --> 00:02:19.389 too late. And she really emphasizes like, you 00:02:19.389 --> 00:02:21.389 know, having a plan. Okay. So that's important 00:02:21.389 --> 00:02:23.590 to have a plan. Yeah. But then at the same time, 00:02:23.590 --> 00:02:26.110 being open to those opportunities that you just 00:02:26.110 --> 00:02:29.159 don't expect. So be flexible. Yeah, and just 00:02:29.159 --> 00:02:31.300 keeping a positive outlook no matter what life 00:02:31.300 --> 00:02:33.680 throws at you. Yeah, that positive mindset can 00:02:33.680 --> 00:02:36.020 make a huge difference. Huge difference. Especially 00:02:36.020 --> 00:02:39.199 when things get tough. Yeah, absolutely. You 00:02:39.199 --> 00:02:40.879 know what really resonated with me, and I think 00:02:40.879 --> 00:02:43.500 it might with you too, is just how inspiring 00:02:43.500 --> 00:02:46.210 her journey is. Like she really went through 00:02:46.210 --> 00:02:48.650 it and came out on top. She did. She faced some 00:02:48.650 --> 00:02:51.409 serious challenges. I mean, you know, financial 00:02:51.409 --> 00:02:53.810 struggles, career setbacks. Things that most 00:02:53.810 --> 00:02:55.889 people experience. Right. But she always found 00:02:55.889 --> 00:02:57.969 a way to like adapt and move forward. It's like 00:02:57.969 --> 00:03:00.430 she always had that drive to keep going. Yeah. 00:03:00.509 --> 00:03:03.340 And her late career success in modeling. It's 00:03:03.340 --> 00:03:06.020 pretty amazing. Especially after embracing her 00:03:06.020 --> 00:03:09.199 natural silver hair. Yes. That's a powerful statement. 00:03:09.400 --> 00:03:11.400 It is. It's like she's saying, I'm not going 00:03:11.400 --> 00:03:14.199 to conform to these unrealistic beauty standards. 00:03:14.479 --> 00:03:17.580 And it worked. It did. It really did. It's like 00:03:17.580 --> 00:03:19.819 a testament to her resilience and that whole 00:03:19.819 --> 00:03:22.680 idea that opportunity can just come lock in. 00:03:22.740 --> 00:03:24.900 At any age. At any age. You never know what's 00:03:24.900 --> 00:03:26.870 around the corner. Never know. So don't give 00:03:26.870 --> 00:03:28.689 up on your dreams just because you think you're 00:03:28.689 --> 00:03:30.590 too old or it's too late. That's so important, 00:03:30.710 --> 00:03:32.810 especially in today's world where people are 00:03:32.810 --> 00:03:35.210 constantly reinventing themselves. Absolutely. 00:03:35.430 --> 00:03:37.069 You know, it's not like it used to be where you 00:03:37.069 --> 00:03:39.349 had one career for your entire life. Right. People 00:03:39.349 --> 00:03:41.250 are switching careers all the time. Yeah. And 00:03:41.250 --> 00:03:43.509 it's becoming more and more common. So her story 00:03:43.509 --> 00:03:46.469 is really relevant for anyone who's, you know, 00:03:46.469 --> 00:03:49.590 thinking about making a change. Or just feeling 00:03:49.590 --> 00:03:52.349 stuck. Exactly. And the advice isn't all just 00:03:52.349 --> 00:03:54.949 like, you know, suffy inspiration. So there's 00:03:54.949 --> 00:03:57.490 some real meat to it. There is. It's actually 00:03:57.490 --> 00:04:00.330 quite practical. Give me an example. OK, so she 00:04:00.330 --> 00:04:02.949 covers things like career strategies, financial 00:04:02.949 --> 00:04:05.389 planning, which is, you know, something a lot 00:04:05.389 --> 00:04:07.009 of people are thinking about these days. Absolutely. 00:04:07.150 --> 00:04:09.810 Finances are always a big concern. She also gets 00:04:09.810 --> 00:04:12.110 into beauty and health tips. So she's covering 00:04:12.110 --> 00:04:14.469 all the bases. Yeah. And even her philosophy 00:04:14.469 --> 00:04:16.649 on raising independent children. Interesting. 00:04:16.769 --> 00:04:19.290 So it's not just about her own success, but how 00:04:19.290 --> 00:04:22.350 she raised successful children. Right. That's 00:04:22.350 --> 00:04:24.649 a whole other level of achievement. And there's 00:04:24.649 --> 00:04:27.970 this like real. groundedness to her recommendations 00:04:27.970 --> 00:04:31.350 it's not just pie in the sky thinking it's practical 00:04:31.350 --> 00:04:33.629 advice that you can actually use exactly and 00:04:33.629 --> 00:04:35.689 she has this really great sense of humor so it's 00:04:35.689 --> 00:04:38.829 not just a dry read no it's not it's like a conversation 00:04:38.829 --> 00:04:41.730 with this really wise and engaging mentor i like 00:04:41.730 --> 00:04:44.829 that it feels personal yeah very personal now 00:04:44.829 --> 00:04:48.110 look if i were to point out a couple of things 00:04:48.110 --> 00:04:50.329 that maybe didn't land perfectly for me and this 00:04:50.329 --> 00:04:52.660 is just my personal take okay Sure. Everyone's 00:04:52.660 --> 00:04:55.060 different. Exactly. The book isn't structured 00:04:55.060 --> 00:04:58.139 chronologically. What does that mean? So it jumps 00:04:58.139 --> 00:05:00.360 between different periods of her life. Okay. 00:05:00.540 --> 00:05:02.540 Based on like the theme she's talking about. 00:05:02.620 --> 00:05:04.680 I see. So it's not a straight timeline. Right. 00:05:04.740 --> 00:05:07.720 So if you're someone who likes things, you know, 00:05:07.720 --> 00:05:10.639 in order. In a linear fashion. Exactly. It might 00:05:10.639 --> 00:05:13.300 feel a little bit jumbled. Yeah. I can see how 00:05:13.300 --> 00:05:15.939 that might be frustrating for some readers. But, 00:05:15.980 --> 00:05:18.279 you know, on the other hand, that nonlinear structure. 00:05:18.420 --> 00:05:20.639 It could actually highlight the timelessness 00:05:20.639 --> 00:05:23.560 of some of her advice. That's true. Like her 00:05:23.560 --> 00:05:26.360 advice on financial prudence, for example. It's 00:05:26.360 --> 00:05:28.879 relevant at any stage of life. Exactly. But I 00:05:28.879 --> 00:05:31.120 get it. Some people might prefer that straight 00:05:31.120 --> 00:05:33.699 autobiography style. Right. To each their own. 00:05:33.860 --> 00:05:36.819 Exactly. And also, while the advice is super 00:05:36.819 --> 00:05:40.720 valuable, it can be a bit high level. So it's 00:05:40.720 --> 00:05:43.000 not a step -by -step guide? Not exactly. She 00:05:43.000 --> 00:05:45.480 shares her principles and her experiences. Okay. 00:05:45.579 --> 00:05:47.399 But then it's kind of up to you to figure out 00:05:47.399 --> 00:05:49.639 how to apply it to your own specific situation. 00:05:50.000 --> 00:05:52.000 So it's more of a framework. Yeah, a framework 00:05:52.000 --> 00:05:54.139 for thinking about things. Which can be really 00:05:54.139 --> 00:05:56.639 helpful because everyone's situation is unique. 00:05:56.899 --> 00:05:58.319 Totally. You're not going to find all the answers 00:05:58.319 --> 00:06:00.680 in one book. But it can give you a starting point. 00:06:00.980 --> 00:06:04.339 Exactly. But overall, you know, the inspiring 00:06:04.339 --> 00:06:09.339 story, the... practical wisdom and just May's 00:06:09.339 --> 00:06:11.759 voice. She has a strong voice. She does make 00:06:11.759 --> 00:06:13.920 this book a really worthwhile read. I think a 00:06:13.920 --> 00:06:15.620 lot of people could benefit from her insights. 00:06:15.899 --> 00:06:18.199 I agree. So if you're looking for like a boost 00:06:18.199 --> 00:06:20.740 of motivation. Like a kick in the pants. Yeah. 00:06:21.019 --> 00:06:24.439 And some solid principles for navigating life's 00:06:24.439 --> 00:06:26.639 twists and turns. Because there will be twists 00:06:26.639 --> 00:06:29.180 and turns. Oh, there will be. Life is unpredictable. 00:06:29.459 --> 00:06:31.980 I definitely recommend it. It sounds like a good 00:06:31.980 --> 00:06:35.240 one. It is. And if I had to give A Woman Makes 00:06:35.240 --> 00:06:38.269 a Plan. A rating. Out of five stars. Out of five 00:06:38.269 --> 00:06:40.290 stars, I'd give it a strong four. That's a high 00:06:40.290 --> 00:06:43.350 rating. It is. I think it's well -deserved. Sounds 00:06:43.350 --> 00:06:46.209 like a must -read. Definitely. Yeah. So have 00:06:46.209 --> 00:06:48.689 you ever felt like you were hitting a wall in 00:06:48.689 --> 00:06:51.750 your career or personal life and needed some 00:06:51.750 --> 00:06:54.470 inspiration to push forward? Oh, yeah. I've been 00:06:54.470 --> 00:06:56.689 there. Me too. And that's where Mae Musk's book, 00:06:56.750 --> 00:06:59.790 A Woman Makes a Plan, really shines. It's all 00:06:59.790 --> 00:07:02.069 about taking control of your life. Right. And 00:07:02.069 --> 00:07:03.790 making things happen instead of just waiting 00:07:03.790 --> 00:07:05.939 for them to come to you. Being proactive. Exactly. 00:07:06.000 --> 00:07:08.579 And she's a perfect example of that. She's rebuilt 00:07:08.579 --> 00:07:11.959 her career multiple times after moving countries 00:07:11.959 --> 00:07:13.839 and embracing new industries and technologies. 00:07:14.160 --> 00:07:16.420 Wow. So she's not afraid of change. Not at all. 00:07:16.459 --> 00:07:18.399 She's like the queen of adaptability. That's 00:07:18.399 --> 00:07:21.100 so important in today's world. It is. Things 00:07:21.100 --> 00:07:22.860 are constantly changing. You got to be able to 00:07:22.860 --> 00:07:25.100 roll with the punches. Exactly. And you know 00:07:25.100 --> 00:07:27.660 what's really cool? What's that? She fully embraces 00:07:27.660 --> 00:07:29.920 new technologies like social media. Even though 00:07:29.920 --> 00:07:32.199 she's not a digital native? Right, she's not. 00:07:32.379 --> 00:07:35.399 But she's using these tools to build her brand 00:07:35.399 --> 00:07:37.720 and connect with people all over the world. That's 00:07:37.720 --> 00:07:40.160 amazing. It shows you can learn and adapt at 00:07:40.160 --> 00:07:43.350 any age. It really does. Age is just a number. 00:07:43.470 --> 00:07:45.829 Exactly. And it's never too late to learn something 00:07:45.829 --> 00:07:48.310 new. So true. Whether it's for your career or 00:07:48.310 --> 00:07:50.730 just for fun. You know, another thing that really 00:07:50.730 --> 00:07:54.110 stood out to me was her resilience. She's had 00:07:54.110 --> 00:07:56.089 her share of challenges. Oh, yeah. Like that 00:07:56.089 --> 00:07:58.889 difficult early marriage she went through. But 00:07:58.889 --> 00:08:01.649 she came out stronger. She did. She built a successful 00:08:01.649 --> 00:08:04.209 life for herself and her children. That's inspiring. 00:08:04.689 --> 00:08:07.209 It shows you that you can overcome adversity 00:08:07.209 --> 00:08:09.490 and come out on top. That's a message of hope. 00:08:09.930 --> 00:08:12.670 Definitely. And she constantly emphasizes the 00:08:12.670 --> 00:08:14.949 importance of taking charge of your own happiness. 00:08:15.170 --> 00:08:17.350 Not relying on others to make you happy. Right. 00:08:17.430 --> 00:08:19.750 It's about pursuing your goals and not waiting 00:08:19.750 --> 00:08:21.629 for opportunities to just fall into your lap. 00:08:21.850 --> 00:08:24.209 It's about creating your own opportunities. Exactly. 00:08:24.230 --> 00:08:26.589 And the title of the book, A Woman Makes a Plan, 00:08:26.810 --> 00:08:30.689 really embodies that. It's about taking action. 00:08:30.790 --> 00:08:34.169 Yes. Being proactive and strategic, even when 00:08:34.169 --> 00:08:36.029 you're facing uncertainty. Or when you need to 00:08:36.029 --> 00:08:38.090 start over. Right. It's about having that plan. 00:08:38.679 --> 00:08:41.659 but also being flexible enough to adjust it as 00:08:41.659 --> 00:08:44.519 you go. Life is full of surprises. It is. So 00:08:44.519 --> 00:08:46.799 you've got to be prepared to pivot. And her approach 00:08:46.799 --> 00:08:49.360 to raising her children is fascinating. It is. 00:08:49.419 --> 00:08:52.259 She really focused on fostering their independence 00:08:52.259 --> 00:08:54.840 and passions. So she encouraged them to follow 00:08:54.840 --> 00:08:57.220 their dreams. Yeah, she supported their individual 00:08:57.220 --> 00:08:59.799 interests from a young age. Like Elon Musk's 00:08:59.799 --> 00:09:02.539 fascination with technology. Right, and Kimball's 00:09:02.539 --> 00:09:05.240 love for food and Tosca's passion for film. It 00:09:05.240 --> 00:09:07.220 sounds like she created a very nurturing environment. 00:09:07.950 --> 00:09:11.389 She provided encouragement and resources without 00:09:11.389 --> 00:09:13.690 being overbearing. So she gave them the tools 00:09:13.690 --> 00:09:16.330 they needed to succeed. Exactly. And it's clear 00:09:16.330 --> 00:09:19.190 that her parenting style had a huge impact on 00:09:19.190 --> 00:09:21.590 their success. They're all doing amazing things. 00:09:21.789 --> 00:09:23.889 They are. And you know what's really cool? What's 00:09:23.889 --> 00:09:27.070 that? Even in her personal life, she made choices 00:09:27.070 --> 00:09:30.830 that prioritized her own well -being. Like what? 00:09:31.009 --> 00:09:33.769 She ended relationships that weren't serving 00:09:33.769 --> 00:09:36.759 her. So she knew her worth. Yeah. And she cultivated 00:09:36.759 --> 00:09:39.179 friendships that brought her joy. Surrounding 00:09:39.179 --> 00:09:41.500 yourself with positive people is so important. 00:09:41.879 --> 00:09:44.000 It is. It makes a huge difference in your overall 00:09:44.000 --> 00:09:45.779 happiness. And I think that's something we can 00:09:45.779 --> 00:09:48.080 all learn from. Absolutely. You know, at the 00:09:48.080 --> 00:09:51.299 end of the day, this book leaves you with a really 00:09:51.299 --> 00:09:53.759 hopeful message. Which is? It's never too late. 00:09:54.259 --> 00:09:56.740 Never too late for what? To pursue your passions. 00:09:57.000 --> 00:10:00.100 To reinvent yourself. To find joy and fulfillment 00:10:00.100 --> 00:10:03.440 at any age. That's a powerful message. It is. 00:10:03.460 --> 00:10:06.419 And her own enthusiasm for life in her 70s is 00:10:06.419 --> 00:10:08.639 contagious. It makes you want to get out there 00:10:08.639 --> 00:10:10.820 and make the most of every day. Exactly. It's 00:10:10.820 --> 00:10:13.620 about having that positive mindset, being willing 00:10:13.620 --> 00:10:16.659 to take risks and plan. Because you just never 00:10:16.659 --> 00:10:18.659 know what's possible. It's about embracing the 00:10:18.659 --> 00:10:22.440 unknown. And with the right mindset and a solid 00:10:22.440 --> 00:10:25.379 plan, you can achieve anything. That's a great 00:10:25.379 --> 00:10:27.700 takeaway. It is. So if you're feeling like you 00:10:27.700 --> 00:10:30.279 need a little push or some inspiration, definitely 00:10:30.279 --> 00:10:33.090 check out A Woman Makes a Plan. I think I'm going 00:10:33.090 --> 00:10:35.289 to add it to my reading list. You should. And 00:10:35.289 --> 00:10:37.309 for you amazing listeners, we've included a link 00:10:37.309 --> 00:10:39.889 to the book on Amazon in the description. Make 00:10:39.889 --> 00:10:42.389 sure to check it out. 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